DOW ULC awards

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary program
• ✓ A letter (maximum 500 words) covering your background, volunteer experience, current ties to the Indigenous community, and career aspirations
• ✓ A demonstration of how you will benefit from this scholarship

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact DOW Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student from anywhere in Canada pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). You have two application deadlines to choose from: November 1 and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask DOW Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They prioritize students who show how the money will help them and how they give back to their community through volunteering. Ask DOW Canada during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with DOW Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student from across Canada attending a post-secondary institution in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This includes any Indigenous affiliation. About half of the awards are set aside for those in Tech or Trade schools (such as power engineering, instrumentation, electrical, and safety), while the other half are for those in university or equivalent programs (such as engineering, chemistry, physics, finance, or economics).

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to trades students
• ✓ Studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, STEM, power engineering, instrumentation, electrical, safety, chemistry, physics, finance or economics

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid providing a basic reference list. Instead, secure letters that prove your community involvement and career aspirations. Ensure your referees can speak to your volunteer work.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference for community service. Instead, explicitly link your career goals in STEM to how you will help your community in the future. Make this connection clear in your letter.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed based on program choice. Instead, recognize that competition is high for both trade and university streams. Apply early to both the November 1 and February 1 windows if eligible.

Questions students ask

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